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Jim Moore grew up around hospitality. His Irish tea trader father brought the family to Auckland from their home in Sri Lanka soon after Jim was born.

Councils, urging the government to give them more ways to fund themselves, are pointing to a poll suggesting the public supports accommodation and tourism levies.

It has been a bumper year for Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC).

A Relatively Uneventful Evening is the name for Remarkable Theatre’s latest production, however you can expect anything but.

Collaboration brings together diverse viewpoints and expertise, fostering innovative solutions that might not emerge from a single perspective. This is where Wao Summit stands proud, and tall.

Recent criticism of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) - specifically the suggestion that it should be put under statutory administration - is “hilarious”, according to mayor Glyn Lewers, and “silly” according to councillor Lyal Cocks.

The Kate Moetaua Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2024 Kate Moetaua Scholarship are now open.

The biggest snow sports event in the Southern Hemisphere is primed to run from this Friday 23 August, in Queenstown Lakes.

Rocco Jamieson (Wānaka, 18) has won the first stop of the 2024 FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Snowboard Slopestyle series at The Remarkables Ski Area on Saturday.

The first major subdivision on the northern side of Queenstown's Ladies Mile finally has the planning green light.

Sam Hadley has been crowned men’s New Zealand Giant Slalom National Champion for the first time in his career today at Coronet Peak.

A new population of takahē are thriving in on Greenstone Station near Queenstown, one year after being released.

A former colleague of the pilot killed in a helicopter crash in Cairns says he wasn't reckless, and the circumstances don't make sense.

Ski racing superstar Alice Robinson has been crowned the New Zealand Giant Slalom National Champion for the second year running at today's race held at Coronet Peak.

Libraries in the Queenstown Lakes District are going to a fine-free model, removing overdue fines for all users to help eliminate financial barriers and encourage even greater accessibility to all library resources.

Southland-born Samoan-Scottish painter Lyle Penisula will share works exploring his identity from next week at Te Atamira.

Can structural changes at the governmental and business levels truly drive decarbonisation and promote sustainable behaviours? Join Outlet host Brent Harbour as he chats with Wao general manager Monique Kelly about the upcoming WAO Summit.

Leading Queenstown hospo tech business First Table has launched a new feature which displays real-time availability for all its partner restaurants.

Breaking into cars, threatening bus drivers, repeat disqualified driving, weed but no warrant, and some late night drink driving were all part of the local beat for Police during the past week.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has been working with the community to develop a three-year Welcoming Plan for the district to ensure that all newcomers are able to thrive.